Today, I actually made up my mind to take a break and change the browser, I would want to work on. While searching for the cool browser I came across many of them that actually can make good choice. Somehow, I planned to list down the best alternative web browsers for the Linux users.

So, if you’re the Linux user who has delayed the shifting from one browser to another and searching for smart alternatives to Firefox then I guess the article would make your task easier by enabling you to make your choice in less time.

Here are best free Linux alternative browsers that you may find useful and worth trying out. Certainly, there are many other options too, I have complied those browsers that I felt happy to check out and thought deserve to be included in the list. Scroll down to check out alternative browsers for Linux.

1 ) Midori

Midori is a lightweight web browser that comes fully integrated with GTK+ 2. Using the WebKit engine, this web browser enables speedier access of web pages. Enabling flexible configurable web search, the Midori web browser with customizable and extensible interface is one ideal pick for Linux users.

2) Amaya

The name itself is so cool! Anyways, coming to the point Amaya is a web browser that’s the web editor, that helps create and update documents directly on the Web. Amaya comes with browsing, editing and remote access features that will certainly persuade you to download it the very first time you check it out. Web developers/designers will like it for its editing feature.

3) Opera

Opera is yet another well known browser for Mac, PC and Linux that is being used by great number of users. Speed dial, mouse gesture, panel splitting and cool add-ons are the cool features that have lead to the success and popularity of the Opera browser.

4) SwiftFox

Swiftfox is an optimized build of Mozilla Firefox lunched specifically for the users who want Firefox to run faster than the current speed then Swiftfox is the ideal pick. Built for AMD and Intel processors, the Swiftfox is based on the most advanced Firefox source code available. New Linux users after making up their mind could after carefully following the steps could go ahead and download.

5) SeaMonkey

The SeaMonkey browser as the part of SeaMonkey Internet Suite, comes with up-to-date browser, email and newsgroup client, IRC chat client, and web development tools to make the surfing easy. It enables you to access the range of options available in the menu bar that too speedily and easily. On the whole, SeaMonkey is an all-in-one email and browser package.

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You can solve this problem by using a web application known as ResizeMyBrowser. When you open the site, you’ll find 20 preset sizes written on the page. These sizes are screen resolution of mobile devices such as iPod, iPod touch, iPad, Nexus one, iPhone 4, netbooks, Macbook, laptops etc.

Just click on any of the given resolution and it will immediately resize your browser. It also displays the current screen resolution at the bottom. If you are not satisfied with the given resolutions then you can click on “create a new preset” button on the right. It allows you to enter custom height and width to create a new resolution.

This tool works with Firefox, Safari and IE. It doesn’t work well on Google Chrome because of “Resize to” bug. This tool is free to use and no registration is required.

Check out ResizeMyBrowser to quickly view the website in different screen resolution.

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Steps To install Google Chrome Extension:

First, locate the Shortcut to the Chrome, browser, “right Click” on the icon and Click on “properties”.

In the “Properties” window you will spot the “Shortcut Tab” on the menu. On the address of the “Target”, You need to paste or type “Enable-extensions” , once you are done with it, Just click on “OK”. This kick starts your preparations and you are all set to get the desired extensions for Chrome.

Chrome Extension Installation:

Go to the Chrome Extension home page, to choose & install you desired extension. The available extension currently are “Gmail Checker”; “Google Reader” & “BuildBot Monitor”, every extension is presented with individual “Install” & “download Code” Links.

Pick on your desired installation and click “install” and when you done, click “OK” to complete the installation procedure.

After installing your desired extension, CHROME will resemble like what’s mentioned below. Look at the “Gmail Checker” & “BuildBot Monitor positioned beside each other at the bottom left corner of the screen.

Also checkout previously used methods to install extensions on Google Chrome.

These extensions will serve you to visualize the performance of your steely Chrome in a much better means than before.

Also learn about Google Chrome Extension for checking IP. Now your Chrome is all set to sizzle you with its extensions installed in your system. In case if you would desire to access or delete them in the future all you got to do is just type or paste  “chrome://extensions/” in the address bar and press enter, the extension page will be open. To uninstall any of the application, just hit “Uninstall” button and your needs are taken care.

We also developed Google Chrome Extensions for Gtalk which is also available on CNET and Chrome extension library.

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1. Google Phone – Nexus One -

By now you already know that Nexus One is the upcoming Google Phone and the great news is that it would be debuted anytime now in the Android Press Meeting. Nexus One is expected to display the latest generation of Linux-based open source Android operating system. In fact, this is also first phone that will be marketed directly by Google, in turn setting up extremely higher expectations for the product. Engadget has already reviewed the phone before the launch and it beings some interesting set of information you might link to know. The phone is also said to bring tough competition for Apple iPhone.

2. Google’s Caffeine Search Engine -

Caffeine is the next version of Google’s search-engine infrastructure and will soon be available to the wider audience. Caffeine engine is expected to offer technology to deliver faster and more accurate results. This version was available for test and there is no specific date for launch given yet, but Google is sure to develop it fully in early 2010. The reason for not releasing it in 2009 was thoroughly explained by Matt cuts. As soon as the search engine release the first threat will directly be on Microsoft’s Bing.

3. Google’s Ebook Store -

Google has always been fond of books and have encouraged it reader to take part often. With that love Google now plans to launch an online store for ebooks, which is expected to come in the first half of 2010. Google Ebook store will have half a million books initially in partner will few publishers. On the launch it is expected to have more than 500,000 books ready to be purchased from online stores such as Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. This interesting ebook store will be a strong completion to Amazon’s Kindle, which is today the most popular ereader.

4. Google Chrome OS -

Google Chrome Brower was a great hit and recently it also moved ahead of Apple Safari. And next in store we have Google Chrome OS – an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted only at netbooks. Google has planned to open-source its code, and will make Google Chrome OS available to users in the second half of 2010. According the giant, speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. This OS is being created for people who spend most of their time on the web, and is being designed to power computers ranging from small netbooks to full-size desktop systems.

5. Google Drive – GDrive

Users usually have complained of not having enough space for them to store emails, photos, and files. With that in mind, Google came up the idea of Gdrive included in Google pack – online file backup and storage service from Google that integrated with Google services like Gmail, Picasa Web Albums, Google Calendars, and many others. GDrive allows you to access your files from anywhere, anytime, and from any device – be it from your desktop, web browser or cellular phone. Google Drive is highly anticipated and expected to be released in 2010 but it will only be an extended version of Google Docs. Instead of sending attachments, you’ll be able to upload files to Google Drive from Gmail.

Also check out other interesting predictions for Google in 2010 listed out by Google Operating System, which is fun to check out. Although there would be more products coming up this year by Google, these 5 are certain to take place. If you predict more launches from Google, then feel free to share with us via comment

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A simple way to back up and achieve all your data is ArchiveFacebook. This is a free tool that allows you to save content from your Facebook account directly to your hard drive. If you are using any other browser then you will have to use extension by installing Firefox so as to backup data and it can be uninstalled later.

Currently ArchiveFacebook can save your:

• Photos
• Messages
• Activity Stream
• Friends List
• Notes
• Events
• Groups
• Info

All you need to do

• If you are Scrapbook Firefox Extension users then you would have to uninstall it as both cannot be run simultaneously
• Then get a Facebook vanity URL for your account as ArchiveFacebook does not work without it. Once you log in with username you are set for further.
• Now you can install Archive Facebook extension from your add-on gallery. Just visit the page and click on download.
• Once the installation is done you should see a new menu item “ArchiveFB” in Firefox between the Bookmarks and the Tools menu.
• Select ArchiveFB –> Archive from the main menu.
• Have patients. It will take several minutes to an hour to archive your account depending on the amount of content to be archived.
• When the archiving has completed, you will see a “Facebook” menu option added to the ArchiveFacebook menu. Select this option to view your archived account.

ArchiveFB will store your Facebook date copy within your browser Firefox; you can find ArchiveFB folder automatically generated in your browser profile folder where your data is stored. In case you use different browser then go to Tools > Options > Organize tab and specify the location where you needs the data to be stored. You might have also tried SocialSafe that offers the similar service at $2.99, however ArchiveFacebook is a better option because it is free of cost and can be used right from your browse.

Firefox has always impressed it’s user with add-ons and this is certainly a great addition, go give it a try now and back up all your imperative data!

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How to backup your bookmarks with Fruitfultime Bookmarkmanager

Its a free bookmarking tool aimed for Bloggers ,Developers ,Graphic Designers ,Students ,Professionals and other Office Workers. This will help in searching through hundreds of bookmarks without wasting time on mail logs or search engines. You can easily bookmark websites, Applications, files, documents and folders and instantly backup your old bookmarks. Here are few steps to backup your old bookmarks exported from Browser:

1. Download and Install Fruitfultime Bookmarkmanager
2. Open up your Firefox browser and go to Bookmarks>Organize Bookmarks>Export Bookmarks into Html file
   

   For Firefox browser

   

   Export Bookmarks into Html file exported from browsers

   For Chrome browser

   On Chrome browser you can go to Tools>Bookmarks manager>Export your Bookmarks

   Export Bookmarks into Html file from Chrome

3. Save the files on the desktop (you can save it anywhere)
4. Open your  Fruitfultime Bookmark Manager and Import Html files from Desktop (Where you saves your bookmark files) Bookmarks will starts importing from the file

   Bookmarks imported successfully from the file

5. Its Done, Now you can easily access your valuable resources with simple searches. For example when i searched for the term “jQuery” in my bookmarks then it reflects the perfect lists of useful resources from my bookmarks.

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Note: There are other methods to backup and synchronize the bookmarks. I also use Xmarks for online backup and Bookmark Sync.

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You can easily change the background and the text color of the selected text using CSS properties defined below

::-moz-selection{
    background:#cc3333;
    color:#fff;
}

::selection {
    background:#cc3333;
    color:#fff;
}

In case you want to implement this into your WordPress blogs then you just need to open the WordPress theme directory ( wp-content/themes/yourthemename/style.css) and the above CSS files into your style sheet.

Note:

1. I used the red shade (#cc3333) because its my default color scheme, you may used the colors matched with your webpage.
2. This method works like cream and is compatible with with Mozilla Firefox and Safari. This doesn’t work on Internet Explore.
3. We defined ::-moz-selection for Mozilla Firefox whereas ::selection is used for default Safari browsers.

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1. Google Docs
2. Mozilla Firefox
   
3. Internet Explorer
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5. Google Chrome
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10. Dragon Naturally Speaking
    
11. Thunderbird Client
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13. FeedDemon Reader
    
14. Google Earth
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19. TeamViewer Application
    
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Google says, “Gmail runs faster in Google Chrome“. I’m not sure how fast actually? Even I tried but it’s truly not appreciate but I’m getting faster experiences through mozilla firefox. You can see some discussions about slow gmail on google groups. See the Google’s promotional video.

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Oliver Reichenstein has created a mockup firefox version which looks like iTunes and you can make tags per web pages, easy to sort out by search engine, category pages and so on options.

However, it’s really interesting and common browser tab will be hopefully launch in firefox 3.5. Lets see in future.

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You can easily updates the chrome from the “About Google Chrome” to check if new version is available.

Apart from apllication update google also steps into updating Chrome’s terms of service - from google’s blog

Gogle says “You’ll notice if you look at our other products that many of them are governed by Section 11 of our Universal Terms of Service. This section is included because, under copyright law, Google needs what’s called a “license” to display or transmit content. So to show a blog, we ask the user to give us a license to the blog’s content. (The same goes for any other service where users can create content.) But in all these cases, the license is limited to providing the service. In Gmail, for example, the terms specifically disclaim our ownership right to Gmail content.”

Revised text of Section 11

11. Content license from you

11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services

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Launch of a brand new web browsers from Google Inc. is quite old news today as almost every techy have hands in it.As google is already pop in our eye balls for creating massive pitch in the fields of launching mind blowing web applications, chrome is proved to be a golden polish on the brand name “

Note:-Read the post only if you already download the Google chrome (if not have a taste on)

Though google chrome is launched now but google itself says “it’s available only for Windows users, but you can sign up on the download page to learn when the Mac and Linux versions are available”

Some of the best features of chrome are as follows

Application shortcuts – a hany way to access web apps

Simpler downloads - Inbuild download manager to monitor your downloads

New Tab page just like firefox and IE 7,8

Dynamic tabs – You can easily drag tabs from your browser to create new windows

Instant bookmarks – Star icon at the left edge of the address bar makes your bookmarks

Crash control – One app can’t crashes your browser, only particular tab will down.

Importing settings – Transfers all your cache and private data from others existing browsers like Firefox,Internet explorer , Safari,Opera etc

Incognito mode -Example of private browsing

Safe browsing – Warning against unsafe website.

Here is the details discription(in a youtube video channel by google) of some silent features behind Google Chrome from google chrome development team 

Options i miss in chrome

1. I miss most of my firefox extensions
2. I miss the “view image” options at the right click

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